Football gossip: Isak, De Bruyne, Kane, Sancho, Nunez, Dibling

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak would prefer a move to Liverpool over Barcelona, Kevin De Bruyne holds talks with San Diego, while Harry Kane is considering leaving Bayern Munich for Liverpool.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is open to a move to Barcelona but would prefer to join Liverpool if they make a move for the 25-year-old Sweden international this summer. (El Nacional – in Spanish)

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 33, has held talks with MLS side San Diego over a free transfer when his Manchester City contract expires this summer. (Sun)

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, 31, is considering a return to England this summer, with Liverpool his preferred destination. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Chelsea must pay Manchester United £5m if they opt against turning 24-year-old England forward Jadon Sancho’s loan into a permanent deal. (Athletic – subscription required)

Tottenham have begun exploring a deal for Southampton’s 19-year-old England under-21 midfielder Tyler Dibling. (Givemesport)

Liverpool hope to use 19-year-old Scotland winger Ben Doak as a makeweight in any deal for Bournemouth’s 21-year-old Hungary full-back Milos Kerkez or 25-year-old Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo. (Sun)

Liverpool are willing to sell 25-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez this summer. (Football Insider)

Tottenham are set to open talks with 27-year-old Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur over an extension to his contract, which expires next summer, amid interest from AC Milan. (TBR Football)

England under-19 full-back Caleb Kporha, 18, is set to leave Crystal Palace on a free transfer at the end of the season after talks over a new deal broke down. (Football Insider)

Aston Villa’s 32-year-old England centre-back Tyrone Mings is to join the Euro 2028 board of directors to help with the organising of the tournament. (Telegraph – subscription required)